The Abortion Drug RU 486

Abstract: This 7 page paper considers the use of the abortion drug RU 486 also known as mifepristone. The paper starts with consideration of the ethical issues surrounding abortion before looking at the back ground and development of the drug. The paper also examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, including side effects, before coming to a conclusion regarding the advisability of its use. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

Filename: TEru486.wps

Pages: 7

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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